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Rare Tang Ying Brushpot Sells for £538,100 at Bonhams

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Qianlong famille rose brushpot painted with turquoise mountains, trees and lakeside pavilions.

A Qianlong brushpot painted with a mountain landscape sold for £538,100 at Bonhams London. Associated with Tang Ying and the imperial porcelain workshops, the vessel led the latest Marsh Collection auction. Its inscriptions, documented collecting history and delicately painted scenery bring an eighteenth-century scholar’s world into focus.

Japanese Swords From Peter Yorke’s Collection Head to Bonhams, Led by £25,000 Wakizashi

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Masamune-lineage Sōshū wakizashi with an engraved blade and gold-lacquer mounts against a black background.

Japanese swords from Peter Yorke’s collection are heading to Bonhams, led by a Masamune-lineage wakizashi estimated at £15,000–£25,000. The sale also features a dated Bizen blade and a sword by Nobuhide, each with distinctive craftsmanship and mounts. We take a closer look at three highlights ahead of the online auction, which runs from October 30 to November 11.